Substitute Teacher

Murfreesboro City Schools; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 20,295 - 22,140; Part time

Job summary

Murfreesboro City Schools in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking substitute teachers for 12 schools. The role is part-time, as-needed, with base daily pay of $110 for non-certified substitutes and $120 for certified teachers.

You’ll follow lesson plans, maintain classroom discipline, and support a safe learning environment while reporting to the school office on arrival. Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, attend orientation, and consent to a criminal history background check.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Candidate must attend an orientation/training session.
• Candidate must agree to authorize Murfreesboro City Schools to conduct a criminal history search/fingerprinting.
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students and possess the ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Reports to office upon arrival at school; requests clarification of school rules and procedures, if necessary.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Implements lesson plans as outline by the absent teacher while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
• Dismisses all students from the classroom before leaving the building.
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies.
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Skills

Follow directions

Classroom management

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Murfreesboro City Schools

Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Murfreesboro City Schools is a Pre-K through 6th Grade school system located within Murfreesboro, TN. We are looking for professional and capable adults to join us as substitute teachers for the 12 schools in our district. If you are personable, organized, and have a heart for the children in our community, this position may be a great fit for you!

Job Duties

• Maintains a discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Reports to office upon arrival at school; requests clarification of school rules and procedures, if necessary
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible
• Implements lesson plans as outline by the absent teacher while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate
• Dismisses all students from the classroom before leaving the building
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information
• Maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Candidate must attend an orientation/training session
• Candidate must agree to authorize Murfreesboro City Schools to conduct a criminal history search/fingerprinting.
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students and possess the ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies

Pay

Base Pay

• - Non-certified Substitutes: $110 per full day
• - Certified Teacher: $120 per full day

Additional Pay

• - Mondays, Fridays, and other hard to fill days: Additional $10 per day on top of base pay (full days only)
• - If 15 full days are worked in a month, will receive an immediate $200 bonus on the 1st check of the next month.

Employment as a substitute teacher within our system is on a part-time, as needed basis. Part-time employees are not eligible for benefits within our system.

Murfreesboro City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetic information, creed, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in the provision of services, programs, activities, employment opportunities, or benefits.

Murfreesboro City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations for the application or hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.